Leica M8 vs Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro

The following is a complete comparison of the Leica M8 and Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Leica and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the M8 (10MP) and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (12MP) is very similar but the M8 (APS-H) and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro (APS-C) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The M8 was launched 3 years before the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the M8 scores against the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica M8 & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro. The complete galleries are available at Leica M8 Gallery & Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Leica M8 features physical measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 591 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro has proportions of 114mm x 70mm x 77mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the M8 and the GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M8 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro is 79 and 77 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The image here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the M8 and GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M8 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Ricoh GXR A12 50mm F2.5 Macro will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged M8 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.